GPS coordinates of the starting point:\tLat: 35.024020 Lon: 32.333115
\nGPS coordinates of the ending point:\tLat: 35.024020 Lon: 32.333115
\nAltitude of the starting point:\t273m
\nAltitude of the highest peak:\t388m
\nAltitude of the end peak:\t273m
\nStarting point:\tSmigies picnic site, 2.5km from Neo Chorio, within the Akamas region.
\nLength:\ta) Short route: 2.5km, (b) Long route: 6km
\nEstimated duration:\t(a) Short route: 1 hour, (b) Long route: 2 hours
\nDifficulty rate:\t2<\/p>\n
Points of interest: Initially, the trail offers beautiful views of the coastline of the Akamas peninsula to the west \u00ad including Lara Bay \u00ad and later on, to the east, with views of Chrysochous bay in the direction of Latsi, Polis, Pachyammos and Pafos forest. The longer route runs past the old mines, magnesium facilities, and abandoned kilns, and through a dense section of the Akamas forest. The trail also connects with the Adonis trail at Kefalovrisia, where you will find a non\u00ad potable water fountain. At the starting point, the two routes are adjacent to the walking trail of Pissouromoutti. Both routes pass by the Piana fire lookout station of the Forestry Department.<\/p>\n
Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Thyme (Thymus integer), Cyprus germander (Teucrium micropodiodes), Cyprus Golden \u2013 Drop (Onosma fruticosa), Entire \u2013 Leaved Horehound (Acanthoprasium integrifolium), Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana var. tenuifolium).<\/p>\n
Fauna: The main species of fauna found in the area are:<\/p>\n
Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog.<\/p>\n
Birds: Wood pigeon, partridge, Cyprus warbler (endemic), Cyprus wheatear (endemic).<\/p>\n
The Forest of Akamas serves as a resting point for many migratory birds.<\/p>\n
Reptiles: Cyprus viper, Cyprus lizard, Black whip snake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
GPS coordinates of the starting point: Lat: 35.024020 Lon: 32.333115 GPS coordinates of the ending point: Lat: 35.024020 Lon: 32.333115 Altitude of the starting point: 273m Altitude of the highest peak: 388m Altitude of …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11085,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n